New CUPRA Cars at Vertu

CUPRA takes its name from a fusion of 'Cup' and 'Racing', tracing back to the motorsport division SEAT once used to build its competition cars. That racing pedigree has grown into a car brand of its own, engineered and designed at CUPRA's Barcelona headquarters as part of the Volkswagen Group. Three pillars define every model that follows: stimulating style, electrifying performance and an unconventional, challenger spirit.

Six models now carry that identity across the CUPRA UK range: Born, Raval, Formentor, Leon, Tavascan and Terramar. Between them, they span three distinct routes into CUPRA ownership. Born, Raval and Tavascan run on battery power alone, led by CUPRA's permanent magnet synchronous motors, with a dual-motor setup on the range-topping Tavascan VZ. All three are backed by an 8-year/100,000-mile EV battery warranty against defects and degradation below 70%. Formentor, Leon and Terramar open with efficient TSI and eTSI petrol engines, then step up to CUPRA's e-HYBRID plug-in hybrid technology for drivers who want electric-only trips with a full tank in reserve.

At Vertu, our colleagues can talk you through the new CUPRA range and help match a model, powertrain and trim to your budget and daily drive.

What Are CUPRA Cars Like to Drive?

CUPRA's UK range splits into three ways of driving: fully electric, efficient TSI or eTSI petrol, and e-HYBRID plug-in hybrid, each suited to a different kind of journey.

The three CUPRA EV models, Born, Raval and Tavascan, share permanent magnet synchronous motors, zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving and a rapid-charging architecture built for daily use. You get up to 389 miles of WLTP range on the Born's 79kWh battery. The range-topping VZ reaches 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds thanks to 326PS and 545Nm of torque, making it the quickest Born in the line-up. In the Raval, you get agile city driving, with the 52kWh battery returning up to 277 miles WLTP and a 7.1-second sprint to 62mph. Tavascan, the boldest CUPRA electric SUV in the range, extends furthest: up to 346 miles WLTP on the 77kWh RWD battery. A 340PS AWD VZ variant reaches 62mph in 5.5 seconds, making it the quickest car in the CUPRA electric range.

Formentor, Leon and Terramar all open with a 1.5-litre TSI or eTSI turbocharged petrol engine producing 150PS, available with a manual or DSG-automatic gearbox depending on model. It's a familiar, no-plug-in way into the CUPRA range. From there, the line-up steps up through 2.0-litre TSI engines reaching as much as 333PS on the Leon Sportstourer's 4Drive all-wheel-drive variant, which covers 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds.

What Is CUPRA's e-HYBRID System?

CUPRA's e-HYBRID system pairs a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine with an electric motor and a 25.8kWh battery, shared across Formentor, Leon and Terramar. Depending on model and trim, it delivers between 69 and 81 miles of WLTP electric-only range, with a 50kW DC rapid charge taking the battery from 10 to 80% in around 26 minutes. Once the battery depletes, the petrol engine takes over, so a longer trip is never a concern. Company car drivers benefit too: e-HYBRID models can fall into a 7% Benefit-in-Kind band, and the CUPRA CONNECT app lets you schedule charging and pre-condition the cabin remotely.

For drivers chasing more pace, CUPRA's 4Drive all-wheel-drive system and VZ performance trims mark out the sportiest end of the range, giving you real 4x4 traction alongside the extra power. The Formentor VZ5 leads the line-up with a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine producing 390PS, 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and CUPRA's torque-splitting 4Drive as standard. The Born VZ, Leon 4Drive Sportstourer and Terramar VZ each bring their own take on that performance formula, whether through electric power, petrol 4Drive traction or a plug-in hybrid VZ tune.

CUPRA Interior and Technology

Every CUPRA in the range shares CUPRA CONNECT and a consistent digital cockpit, then adds further technology as you move up the trim ladder.

A 12.9-inch central touchscreen anchors the cabin across Born, Raval, Formentor, Leon and Terramar, paired with a digital cockpit display on each. Tavascan steps up to a 15-inch navigation display alongside its own 10.25-inch cockpit. CUPRA CONNECT comes fitted for ten years on the Born, covering emergency and breakdown calls, service scheduling and, on the e-HYBRID range, remote climate pre-conditioning through the same app.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto link your phone in every model, and Tavascan adds ChatGPT-powered voice control on top of its standard voice assistant. Ambient lighting, heated seats and a heated steering wheel appear from early trims across the range, with Sennheiser audio systems, named IMMERSIVE on Formentor, Leon and Terramar and AMBEO on Raval, reserved for higher trims. VZ models add their own signature touches, including CUP bucket seats and copper-toned badging that set the performance trims apart at a glance.

Driver assistance is consistent too: Travel Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist and Intelligent Park Assist all feature across the CUPRA line-up. Travel Assist 3.0 and a four-camera top-view system are reserved for higher trims and VZ variants.

Why Buy a New CUPRA Car from Vertu?

A new CUPRA from Vertu comes with more than the keys. Every dealership offers the same finance flexibility, part-exchange support and warranty backing, wherever in the UK you're based.

New CUPRA Cars For Sale at Vertu

The table below groups CUPRA's UK models by body style, from electric hatchbacks through to the CUPRA SUV range. Select a model name to view current stock.

CUPRA's powertrain choices break down into three types. The table below shows how each works and who it best suits.

New CUPRA Cars: Powertrains at a Glance

CUPRA's powertrain choices break down into three types. The table below shows how each works and who it best suits.

Find Your New CUPRA

Whichever new CUPRA suits you, from the electric Born to the performance-focused Formentor VZ5, Vertu's colleagues can talk you through our CUPRA cars UK range and current CUPRA options. Browse our new CUPRA stock, explore used CUPRA cars if a pre-owned model suits your budget better, or find your nearest CUPRA dealership to book an appointment.

Once you've bought, CUPRA servicing at Vertu keeps your car running as it should, with manufacturer-trained colleagues and genuine parts. For a personalised quotation on any new CUPRA, including current CUPRA price options, contact your local dealership. Whether you're ready to buy today or still comparing models, our colleagues are ready to help.

New CUPRA UK Vehicles - Frequently Asked Questions